HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - DINING SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON - KY

Compass Group•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Compass Group North America — Be Part of a Transformational Partnership! Compass Group is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the University of Kentucky (UK), launching July 1, 2026—and we’re looking for talented individuals to help bring this innovative, integrated services model to life. This long-term collaboration reflects a bold vision to align and strengthen services across UK’s campus, healthcare system, and athletics programs. By bringing together foodservice, hospitality, facilities management, and healthcare support, we are building a more connected and dynamic environment that enhances the experience for students, staff, patients, and the broader community. If you’re passionate about innovation, service excellence, and being part of something bigger, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Compass at the University of Kentucky. Working as a Senior HR Manager, you will support numerous Human Resource functions to meet strategic, tactical, and administrative Human Resource objectives. You must be able to communicate effectively with Senior Management and across various support departments.

Requirements

Five plus years human resources generalist experience required; management experience required.
Content-knowledge regarding employment law, policies, procedures, and programs.
Experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Strong presentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues. Provides guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action.
Assists with on-site investigations.
Oversees hourly recruitment and onboarding.
Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation/feedback process.
Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conducts classroom training, provides assistance and implements HR initiatives.
Reviews any request for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency. Processes status change forms.
Prepares, coordinates and presents HR related topics and other HR related training.
Acts as the diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities including diversity recruiting, retention and promotion goals.
Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate, for associates.
Participates in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.